On March 7, 2026, 1. FC Heidenheim hosted an awareness matchday for ME/CFS sufferers during their game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. We were also present with a booth, which was managed on our behalf by a team of volunteers.
The awareness campaign featured an article in the stadium magazine as well as an interview with a relative of a person affected. We were particularly delighted by the walk-on activity, where the children entered the pitch wearing awareness shirts. These shirts featured our logo alongside the ME/CFS Research Foundation logo, as well as our motto “Missing from the Stands – Lost to ME/CFS”.
Additionally, our awareness video was shown on the stadium screen. Sponsors also supported the Awareness Matchday by donating advertising space for ME/CFS-related content. We would like to thank 1. FC Heidenheim and the sponsors, especially AOK, for organizing this event. A special thank you also goes to the volunteers who represented us.
